[Dummies 01] • Property Investing For Dummies

Learn to: Make real estate a part of your long-term investment strategyPick the right properties for profitSpot the best deals on financingUnderstand the new rules for purchasing properties using SMSFs

Become a successful property investor with this user-friendly guide

Are you thinking about real estate as a long-term wealth opportunity? Whether you're interested in a house, apartment, vacant land or commercial property, the second Australian edition of "Property Investing For Dummies" explains what you need to know to ensure you invest wisely. Discover how to build a winning property portfolio with practical advice on everything from choosing the right property at the right price to financing your goals with SMSFs, and much more.Decide which type of property is right for you - choose an investment option that fits in with your financial plansAssemble a reliable support network - research and enlist the help of lenders, buyers' advocates, advisers and other expertsExplore your finance options - learn about mortgage terms, lending fees and holding property in a self-managed super fundEvaluate properties worth pursuing - find the right location, identify value and prepare to bid or make an offerProtect your investment - discover what it's like to be a landlord, learn how to insure your property and manage riskBuild a solid portfolio - uncover the secrets to growing equity, diversifying and building an income stream"

Open the book and find: How to invest in residential and commercial propertiesInformation on using a buyers' advocateAdvice on shopping for a mortgageTips for owning property with SMSFsSteps for signing contracts and leasesHelp with keeping on top of your paperworkSecrets for growing your profits